There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 9, 2026.
📚 Classes resume Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
A school shines brighter because of people like Mr. Luis Valdez! 🌟🧹
Congratulations to our Custodial Services Employee of the Year, Head Custodian Luis Valdez! Your dedication, hard work, and care help create a safe, clean, and welcoming place for our students and staff every day. Thank you for leading with pride and heart—we appreciate you more than words can say! ❤️
#SamFordyceElementary #CustodialServicesEmployeeOfTheYear #ThankYouMrValdez #CoyotePride #LaJoyaISD @lajoyaisd
🎉 Congratulations to our Cafeteria Staff of the Year, Roberto Barron! 🎉
Mr. Barron’s hard work, dedication, and positive spirit help keep our students fueled and ready to learn each day. His kindness, commitment, and teamwork make a lasting impact on our school community and do not go unnoticed. ❤️🍎✨
Thank you for all you do for Sam Fordyce Elementary and for always serving with heart and excellence. We are proud to celebrate you! 🐾🌟
#CafeteriaStaffOfTheYear #SamFordyceElementary #LaJoyaISD #ProudCoyote #ThankYouForAllYouDo @lajoyaisd
🌟 Celebrating our Instructional Assistant of the Year, Noelia Galaviz! 🌟
As our amazing ECSE Assistant, Mrs. Galaviz brings patience, compassion, and dedication to our students every single day. Her support, kindness, and commitment help create a loving and successful learning environment where every child can shine. ❤️📚✨
Thank you for the heart you pour into your work and for making such a meaningful impact at Sam Fordyce Elementary. We are so proud to celebrate you! 🐾🎉
#InstructionalAssistantOfTheYear #SamFordyceElementary #LaJoyaISD #ProudCoyote #ECSEStrong @lajoyaisd
As our dedicated Attendance Clerk, Mrs. Rymer plays such an important role in keeping our campus running smoothly each and every day. Her kindness, hard work, and commitment to our students, staff, and families make a difference that is felt across Sam Fordyce Elementary. ❤️📚✨
Thank you for your dedication, your heart, and for always going above and beyond for our school community. We are so proud to honor you! 🐾🌟
#SupportStaffOfTheYear #SamFordyceElementary #LaJoyaISD #ProudCoyote #ThankYouForAllYouDo @lajoyaisd
🌟 Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Nancy Garcia! 🌟
Our amazing 3rd grade teacher and TEA Master Designation Teacher continues to go above and beyond every single day for her students and our school community. Her dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence inspire minds, build futures, and change lives. ❤️📚✨
We are so proud to celebrate you and all the incredible work you do for Sam Fordyce Elementary! 🎉🐾
#TeacherOfTheYear #SamFordyceElementary #LaJoyaISD #ExcellenceInEducation #ProudCoyote @lajoyaisd
Sam Fordyce Elementary’s attendance report for April 27–May 1 shows a campus average of 95.54%! We are proud of our students and families for helping us move closer to our 98% attendance goal. 📚✨
🏅 This Week’s Top Grades:
🥇 3rd Grade – 98.93%
🥈 2nd Grade – 98.34%
🥉 Kindergarten – 98.02%
Attendance is the key to student success, and every day in class matters!
🍬 Next Week’s Perfect Attendance Reward:
Gummies with Chamoy!
Let’s keep showing up and finish strong! 🐾🎉 @lajoyaisd
Thank you for the love, care, and dedication you pour into our littlest learners every single day. Your work builds strong beginnings, nurtures confidence, and creates a joyful space where our students can grow and thrive.
Because of you, so many bright journeys begin with a strong foundation. We appreciate all you do for our Sam Fordyce Elementary family! 🐾📚 #FordyceStrong @lajoyaisd
Today we proudly celebrate Mrs. Irma Ramirez, an incredible leader who pours her heart into Sam Fordyce Elementary each and every day. Your dedication, compassion, and vision create a positive and inspiring environment where our students can thrive, our teachers feel supported, and our school community continues to grow stronger.
Thank you for always going above and beyond, for leading with kindness, and for believing in every child’s potential. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, shaping futures and making a difference that truly lasts.
We appreciate you today and every day! 🐾❤️ #FordyceStrong @lajoyaisd
Huge shoutout to our top 3 grade levels for meeting (and exceeding!) our 98% campus goal:
🥇 Kinder – 98.37%
🥈 2nd Grade – 98.34%
🥉 4th Grade – 98.04%
Your commitment to showing up every day is making a difference! 💯
At Sam Fordyce Elementary, we know that attendance matters—every day in class means more learning, stronger skills, and more confidence for our students. Even missing just one day can mean missing out on important instruction, especially as we continue pushing toward the end of the year! 📚✨
Let’s keep the momentum going, Coyotes! 🐾
🎉 Next Week’s Incentive: SNOW CONES! 🍧
Students who are present ALL week will get to enjoy this cool treat—perfect motivation to be here, be ready, and be successful! @lajoyaisd
Thank you, parents, for your continued support—together we make every day count! ❤️ #FordyceStrong
🥇 2nd Grade – 99.45%
🥈 5th Grade – 98.89%
🥉 1st Grade – 98.49%
A HUGE shoutout to 2nd grade for continuing to lead the way for the 5th week in a row—what an incredible accomplishment! Your consistency and dedication are setting the standard! 👏🐾
🍭 Students have something SWEET to look forward to this week—Cotton Candy!
Thank you, parents, for making attendance a priority. Your support truly makes a difference! Every day at school matters—learning is happening, and our students are growing stronger each day. Let’s keep showing up and finishing strong! 💯📚 #FordyceStrong @lajoyaisd
We’re reimagining how we connect with our families to make communication more efficient, accessible, and seamless than ever before. 💬🌐
Here’s what’s coming:
🔴 Real-time updates & alerts
🔴 Stronger connections between schools and families
🔴 A cleaner, easier-to-navigate website
🌟 All powered by ParentSquare 💻📱
This upgrade is part of our commitment to Achieving Excellence Together: 2030, supporting Priority 4: Community Trust, Unity & Partnership by enhancing how we engage and communicate with our community. 🤝💫
Stay tuned… you won’t want to miss what’s next! 👀🔥
Join us for the 6th Annual Family NASA Night at La Joya ISD Planetarium on May 1, 2026! 🌌🪐
Enjoy hands-on STEM activities, explore space, and don’t miss our Solar System Necklace Station—a fun way for students to learn about the planets! ⭐
Let’s discover, learn, and explore together! 💫
#SamFordyceElementary #NASANight #STEMFun @lajoyaisd
